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Remote indigenous community Irrkerlantye welcomes sustainable drinking water solution after years of campaigning: SOURCE Global

SOURCE Hydropanel technology is bringing reliable drinking water to the underserved community, Irrkerlantye (White Gate), in the Northern Territory. Children’s Ground – a First Nations community-led organisation – is working in partnership with SOURCE to improve drinking water access in remote communities.

Bonza to turn Northern Territory skies purple with three new routes to Darwin and Alice Springs

In a major boost for domestic tourism,  Bonza  has revealed Darwin and Alice Springs as the airline’s newest destinations. The airline will add 12 new flights per week to and from the NT with three new routes - Sunshine Coast to Darwin, Gold Coast to Darwin and Melbourne to Alice Springs.

Town blows $14m on pokies, not counting Alice’s biggest gambling place

Gamblers playing the pokies in Alice Springs clubs and pubs lost almost $14m in 2022-23. This doesn’t include the poker machines in Lasseters Casino whose data “cannot be provided due to commercial-in-confidence,” according to the  Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade. That is clearly a huge multiple of the disclosed figure.

Offers of jobs, not jail for young joy riders

Young car joyriders likened the adrenalin rush from car theft to the effects of drug or alcohol use. Some noted, yet often disregarded, fears of death or injury as the result of a car accident. And the prospect of gaining, or losing, a job is a stronger motivator than incarceration for joyriders.

Come by Chance Picnic Races, 23 September 2023

Come by Chance Picnic Races, 23 Sept 2023

Emergency meeting allays town’s fears

A public meeting called this week by local emergency services served its purpose to allay the town’s fears after the Barkly was declared an emergency situation on Tuesday. More than 300 people packed the Civic Hall ... More than 1,323,300 hectares have been burnt with the fire active for over two weeks.

Boys do the Barkly proud at ASPA footy championships

Dre Jackson from Elliott and Duqarn Foster from Tennant Creek were chosen to represent the NT at Australian School Sport Australian Football Championships held in NSW. The cold conditions had all the players making sure their beanies and scarfs were in great use off the field.

Stakeholders tour youth centre a week ahead of soft launch

Local stakeholders were invited for a tour of the Tennant Creek Youth Centre a week ahead of its soft opening next Friday. The Youth Centre will open just in time for the school holidays at a soft opening from 3pm next Friday afternoon with a disco, laser tag, games and action on the ninja course.

Emergency meeting allays town’s fears

A public meeting called this week by local emergency services served its purpose to allay the town’s fears after the Barkly was declared an emergency situation on Tuesday. More than 300 people packed the Civic Hall ... More than 1,323,300 hectares have been burnt with the fire active for over two weeks.

Statement – Export to resume as Indonesian live cattle suspension lifted: Kirby

The announcement that Indonesia will lift its live cattle export suspension with immediate effect is welcomed. With Malaysia recently making the same announcement, this means our critical live cattle industry can return to normal export routes as quickly as possible.

Celebrating Women’s Health Week

Every September, Women’s Health Week is celebrated with a different theme every year. For this year, the theme was "Grow your Knowledge". Bec Way, the local school nurse … organised a day out at the Juno Centre for primary school students.

Service providers collaborate for National Child Protection Week

National Child Protection Week is a week-long event that takes place from 3-9 September every year ... Along with educational activities, children also got the chance to explore a fire truck, use the hose to water the oval and interact with service providers.

Pistol Club encourages locals to give it a shot

On Sunday morning, the local Pistol Club held an Open Day at their range located just outside of town, providing members of the public with the opportunity to try pistol shooting. Members of the club, along with visiting members of Pistol NT from Darwin, were present to assist and teach those who attended.

Youth Centre officially in hands of Council

Remote Concrete NT officially handed over the keys to the Tennant Creek Youth Centre to Barkly Regional Council this week. Remote Concrete NT’s Managing Director Jared Baldwin met with Acting Mayor Russell O’Donnell met at the site for the celebratory occasion on Wednesday.

Celiac sufferers ignored by local supermarket

Local Pennie Cowin is calling on the town’s only supermarket to look after its community better by stocking essential items for residents with special dietary needs. Pennie suffers from Celiac disease, a chronic digestive and immune disorder that damages the small intestine.

A woman of culture, a leader who saw and honoured everyone, warmed hearts, lifted spirits

Dr M K Turner OAM, a woman with profound influence in the complex society of Central Australia, and respected and loved by it, was laid to rest in a state funeral ... More than 1000 mourners were at the Old Telegraph Station, Atherreyurre by its Arrernte name, to hear the eulogy presented by family members Jenny Kroker and Janet Turner ...

‘Battle of the Councils’

The ‘Council Cup Clash’ was held on Saturday 26 August at the Katherine Showgrounds between the Beswick Bears, representing Roper Gulf Regional Council and the Timber Creek Lions, representing Victoria Daly Regional Council in a showdown game of AFL. This initiative aimed to foster collaboration, unity, and sportsmanship within the vibrant communities represented.

Knife crime reduction strategy released: Paech

The Territory Labor Government has released a Knife Crime Reduction Strategy that builds upon initiatives already underway to stamp out knife crime in the Territory. The strategy informs a whole of government approach to building partnerships with the community, Aboriginal community-controlled organisations...

Labour hire team to the rescue for Ampilwatja essential services

A labour hire company has come to the rescue to help with essential services in the Ampilatwatja community. A struggle to hire locally has meant the Barkly Regional Council team has had to think outside the box by engaging the labour-hire company to fill the gaps to provide municipal services.

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